It was my first time In the city. It was very loud, And very crowded. I was a grain of sand In an ocean of salt water. No one looked at me. No one smiled. I wandered aimlessly Through the mass of people. I bought a slice of pizza That tasted like grease and tomatoes, Leaving four dollars and 38 cents In my pocket. As I left the pizza place I noticed a man. He was very sad looking, And horribly thin. He was all alone With only a plastic grocery bag. I looked at him And the city died. My interest in buildings And shops And pavement, Gone. Lost in the broken eyes Of one man. I went up to him And I said "hello." He looked at me And gave me a smile, But his eyes were still empty. I asked him If I could give him a hug, And it seemed that his eyes Exploded. He nodded yes, And I took him in my arms. He was very cold Under two jackets And the hot Boston sun. As I pulled away, He said to me With tears in his eyes "Thank you." I simply extended my hand With four dollars and 38 cents in it.